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Free Speech? Attorney General Slams Pastor’s Plan to Burn Koran

In a private meeting with leaders of various religions, Attorney General Eric Holder expressed his dismay at a Florida pastor’s plan to burn copies of the Koran. According to a person in attendance, Holder called it "idiotic and dangerous."

Holder met with religious leaders to discuss recent events, including the controversy surrounding the Ground Zero mosque. The Department of Justice has made strong overtures regarding their commitment to prosecuting hate crimes and has prosecuted a number of crimes in recent months.